'''''Warcraft''''' is anupcomingfantasyepicbasedon the Warcraft series and set on the [[world]] of [[Azeroth (world)|Azeroth]]. It was first announced in 2006 as a project partnershipwith{{wplink|Legendary Pictures}},<ref name="blizz06pr">{{ref web|work=Web.Archive.org|url=http://www.blizzard.com/press/060509.shtml|title=BLIZZARDENTERTAINMENT&reg;ANDLEGENDARYPICTURES TO PRODUCE LIVE-ACTION WARCRAFT&reg; MOVIE|author=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]|date=9-May-2006|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071125104232/http://blizzard.com/press/060509.shtml|archivedate=25-Nov-2007}}</ref> but since more than 6 years have past since the announcement,nodirector has been attached, and thefilmisstillnotinshooting, it may never be filmed.

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'''Warcraft''' is amoviedirectedbyDuncanJones and producedby Legendary Pictures. Itbeganfilmingat the beginningof2014 and hasareleasedateofMarch11, 2016.

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Despite [[Blizz]]ard's extremely poor PR support for a Warcraft movie, Legendary Entertainment continues to include mentions of their involvement with the Warcraft franchise in the standard boilerplate description of their company into mid 2012.<ref>{{ref web|work=The Scramento Bee|url=http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/11/4624051/lg-electronics-first-ever-appearance.html|title=LGElectronics'First-Ever Appearance At Comic-Con Showcases Groundbreaking 3D And HD Technology (via PR Newswire)|author=[http://www.sacbee.com/search_results/?sf_pubsys_story_byline=LG%20Electronics&link_location=top LG Electronics]|date=11-Jul-2012 9:14 am|quote2=<br/>'''About Legendary Entertainment'''<br/>Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), ...Among the wholly-owned projects that Legendary Pictures is currently developing in-house are the upcoming Seventh Son, directed by Sergei Bodrov; the Jackie Robinson biopic 42; an adaptation of the phenomenally successful interactive game universe Warcraft;...}}</ref>

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== Synopsis ==

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Though little has been revealed about the content of the movie, it is reportedly set at the time of the [[First War]]. The story focuses on the war between the orcs and humans, capturing each side's way of thinking and delving into their varied and sometimes identical ideals. [[Anduin Lothar]] plays a prominent role for the humans, while the orcs' main driving character is reportedly [[Durotan]], the father of [[Thrall]].

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==Plot==

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Sinceitis set at some point during the First War, there are some plot points that can be expected - though it remains to be seen how strongly the writers have stuck to canon:

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The film was originally set in the era of ''[[Warcraft: Orcs and Humans]]''. This was scrapped, however, as there were notions that it would be too similar to ''Lord of the Rings'' and that Warcraft had reached its current level of popularity through its [[MMORPG]], rather than the previous [[RTS]] games.<ref name="PCIGN">{{ref web|work=IGN (PC)|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/810/810700p1.html|title=BlizzCon 2007: New Details of the Warcraft Movie|author=[http://people.ign.com/ShoggIGN Charles Onyett]|date=4-Aug-2007}}</ref>

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Assuch, the movie is set one year before ''World of Warcraft'' and will primarily be told from the [[Alliance]]'s point of view, though Metzen says his heart lies with the [[Horde]]. Characters such as [[Cairne Bloodhoof]], [[Thrall]], [[Sylvanas Windrunner]], and [[Bolvar Fordragon]] are likely to make appearances. [[Arthas]] is unlikely to appear.<ref name="PCIGN"/> At BlizzCon 2007, Chris Metzen said that the main character is set to be a new hero described as a "kick-ass Human" and an "Anti-Thrall".<ref>{{ref web|work=[[Blizzplanet]]|url=http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/blizzcon_2007_videos|title=Blizzcon 2007 Videos (see Legendary Pictures Panel – Day 2 – Saturday 4th 2007)|author=[http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/author/blizzplanetadmin Medievaldragon]|date=23-Jan-2008}}</ref><ref name="youtube">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSG2DiejFJ8 Blizzcon 07 Legendary Pictures panel]</ref> This new character in the movie is not same one as in the comic (now known to be [[Varian Wrynn]]).<ref>{{ref web|work=[[WoW Insider]]|url=http://wow.joystiq.com/2007/08/04/liveblogging-the-blizzcon-movie-panel/|title=Liveblogging the BlizzCon movie panel|author={{wowinsider|Amanda Rivera}}|date=4-Aug-2007 3:05PM}}</ref><br>

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*Thecorruption of the orcs

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*[[Medivh]] and the creation of the [[Dark Portal]]

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*The invasion of Azeroth by the orcs

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*Durotan and [[Gul'dan]] at odds with one another. Durotan is a being of honor and stands against the corruption and invasion, while Gul'dan has accepted the promises of Sargeras and his agents unquestioningly

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*The destruction of Stormwind

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Metzenalsostatedclearly that lorewouldbebentfor the sakeof the film, Varian Wrynn mighthaveatwin.<refname="youtube"/>

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Therearea number ofcharacters that maymakeanappearancein the moviesince they appeared at some point during this time period. For the human side of things we might see [[Khadgar]], [[Adamant Wrynn III]]andhiswife[[Varia]],and perhaps even [[Aedelas Blackmoore]], depending on if the entirety of the First War is played out.

Forthe orcs any of the warlordsfeaturedin[[WarlordsofDraenor]]are possible, mostprominently[[Blackhand]]andhislieutenant,[[Orgrim Doomhammer]]. [[Garona]]is also possible, as is Durotan's mate, [[Draka]].

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Concept art of [[Teldrassil]] was released in relation to the film, hinting that at least some of the film takes place there, and perhaps by extension, in [[Darnassus]].

In a May 9, 2006 press release, [[BlizzardEntertainment]] and ''{{wplink|Legendary Pictures}}'' (makers of {{wplink|Batman Begins}} and {{wplink|300 (film)|300}}) announced that they will develop a live-action film set in the [[Warcraft universe]]. Legendary Pictures has acquired the movie rights for the game universe, and both companies are now focused on translating the Warcraft experience to the big screen. Read more about it in the press release.<ref name="blizz06pr"/>

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* [[BurkelyDuffield]] &mdash;?

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The live-action film was set for release in 2009,<ref name="kotaku">{{ref web|work=Kotaku.com|url=http://kotaku.com/286074/warcraft-movie-details-revealed-at-blizzcon|title=Warcraft Movie Details Revealed At BlizzCon|author=[http://kotaku.com/people/MCWHERTOR/ Michael McWhertor]|date=4-Aug-2007 6:30 PM}}</ref> but was later rescheduled to 2011.<ref name = "Rami">{{ref web |title = Sam Raimi Announces Robert Rodat as Warcraft Film writer|accessdate = 2009-10-18 |author = Medievaldragon |url = http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/sam_raimi_announces_robert_rodat_as_warcraft_film_writer/|date = 2009-10-12}}</ref> As of early 2012, the movie has still not been announced to be in production, so the chances of it being made are getting lower by the year. At Comic Con 2011, Chris Metzen said the movie was not dead, but gave few useful details saying it was still in the "treatment stage".<ref>{{ref web|work=Cinema Blend|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Comic-Con-World-Of-Warcraft-Movie-Isn-t-Dead-But-It-s-Nowhere-Close-To-Happening-19749.html|title=Comic Con: World Of Warcraft Movie Isn't Dead But It's Nowhere Close To Happening|author=[http://www.cinemablend.com/features/About-Us-296.html#Pete%20Haas Pete Haas]|date=22-Jul-2010 16:10:11}}</ref> In mid-March 2012, [[Nethaera]] said the movie is "still on the radar" with no other update.<ref>{{ref web|work=Official Movies, TV and Entertainment forum (US)|url=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/4175551752#10|title=#10 - World of Warcraft Movie|author={{blizz}} [[Nethaera]]|date=15-Mar-2012 10:40 AM|bluequote=It's still on the radar. We just don't have any current updates to provide.}}</ref>

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;Likely not

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* [[Paul Dano]]<ref name="atlanticwireMovie" /> &mdash; ?

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* [[Anson Mount]]<ref name="atlanticwireMovie" /> &mdash; ?

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* [[Anton Yelchin]]<ref name="atlanticwireMovie" /> &mdash; ?

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* [[Colin Farrell]]<ref name="atlanticwireMovie" /> &mdash; ?

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* [[Mila Kunis]] &mdash; [[Valeera Sanguinar]]? <ref name="fanshare">It is not clear if this is a reliable source, since: A) it was released April 1st and B) FansShare is not really a proper news site: {{ref web|work=FansShare.com|url=http://www.fansshare.com/news/mila-kunis-confirmed-for-world-of-warcraft-movie/|title=Mila Kunis confirmed for World of Warcraft movie|author=[https://plus.google.com/117703832515584744072?rel=author Jon Galt]|date=1-April-2013}}</ref>

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OnJuly22,2009, Blizzard Entertainment announced that [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000600/ Sam Raimi] would become the Warcraft movie director, but in July 2012 he told Crave Online that he would not direct due to committing to the movie {{wplink|Oz: The Great and Powerful}}.<ref name="craveNoRaimiDirector" />

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==Developmenthistory ==

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=== 2006 - 2008 ===

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In a May 9, 2006 press release, [[Blizzard Entertainment]] and ''{{wplink|Legendary Pictures}}'' (makers of {{wplink|Batman Begins}} and {{wplink|300 (film)|300}}) announced that they will develop a live-action film set in the [[Warcraft universe]]. Legendary Pictures has acquired the movie rights for the game universe, and both companies are now focused on translating the Warcraft experience to the big screen. Read more about it in the press release.<ref name="blizz06pr" /> Uwe Boll attempted to apply for the job of director, from which Blizzard CEO Paul Sams replied "We will not sell the movie rights, not to you…especially not to you."<ref name="No-Uwe-Boll">{{ref web |url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/04/18/uwe-boll-wont-ever-be-entering-the-world-of-warcraft/ |title=Uwe Boll Won't Ever Be Entering The World Of Warcraft |accessdate=2009-06-01 |author=Shawn Adler |date=2008-04-18}}</ref> At [[BlizzCon 2008]], according to Mike Morhaime, a script was being written.<ref name="firstshowing">{{ref web|work=FirstShowing.net|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/world-of-warcraft-movie-still-on-the-horizon/|title=World of Warcraft Movie Still on the Horizon?|author=[http://www.firstshowing.net/author/abillington/ Alex Billington]|date=15-Oct-2008}}</ref>Chris Metzen mentioned that the film will be action-packed and violent, stating "We're definitely not going to make a G or a PG version of this. It's not PillowfightCraft."<ref name="kotaku" />

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Uwe Boll attempted to apply for the job of director, from which Blizzard CEO Paul Sams replied "We will not sell the movie rights, not to you…especially not to you."<ref name=No-Uwe-Boll>{{ref web |url=http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/04/18/uwe-boll-wont-ever-be-entering-the-world-of-warcraft/ |title=UweBollWon'tEverBe Entering The World Of Warcraft |accessdate=2009-06-01 |author=Shawn Adler |date=2008-04-18}}</ref>

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=== 2009-2011 ===

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The live-action film was set for release in 2009,<ref name="kotaku">{{ref web|work=Kotaku.com|url=http://kotaku.com/286074/warcraft-movie-details-revealed-at-blizzcon|title=Warcraft Movie Details Revealed At BlizzCon|author=[http://kotaku.com/people/MCWHERTOR/ Michael McWhertor]|date=4-Aug-2007 6:30 PM}}</ref> but was later rescheduled to 2011.<ref name="Rami">{{ref web |title = Sam Raimi Announces Robert Rodat as Warcraft Film writer|accessdate = 2009-10-18 |author = Medievaldragon |url = http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/sam_raimi_announces_robert_rodat_as_warcraft_film_writer/|date = 2009-10-12}}</ref> On July 22, 2009, Blizzard Entertainment announced that [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000600/ Sam Raimi] would become the Warcraft movie director, but in July 2012 he told Crave Online that he would not direct due to committing to the movie {{wplink|Oz: The Great and Powerful}}.<ref name="craveNoRaimiDirector">{{ref web|work=Crave Online|url=http://www.craveonline.com/film/articles/192085-comic-con-2012-exclusive-sam-raimi-wont-direct-the-world-of-warcraft-movie|title=Comic Con 2012 Exclusive: Sam Raimi Won't Direct the World of Warcraft Movie|author=[http://www.craveonline.com/profiles/167425-fred-topel Fred Topel]|date=13-July-2012|quote2=“Actually, they don’t have me directing World of Warcraft anymore because when I took the Oz job, they had to move on to another director,” Raimi said. “They had to start making it.”}}</ref>

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In 2010 it was announced that Filipina cosplay goddess Alodia Gosengfiao would likely star in the movie,<ref>{{ref web|work=Japanator.com|url=http://www.japanator.com/cosplay-goddess-alodia-to-be-in-wow-movie-15945.phtml|title=Cosplay Goddess Alodia to be in WoW movie|author=[http://www.japanator.com/userblog_show_promoted_blogs.phtml?a=605 Red Baylon]|date=31-Jul-2010 5:30 PM}}</ref><ref>{{ref web|work=The 9th Soul (Anima9.Wordpress.com) blog|url=http://anima9.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/its-official-alodia-will-be-on-the-world-of-warcraft-movie/|title=It’s official: Alodia will be on the World of Warcraft movie|author=Fated Blue|date=21-August-2010}}</ref> but this was never confirmed by any official sources.

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=== 2012 ===

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As of early 2012, the movie has still not been announced to be in production, so the chances of it being made are getting lower by the year. At Comic Con 2011, Chris Metzen said the movie was not dead, but gave few useful details saying it was still in the "treatment stage".<ref>{{ref web|work=Cinema Blend|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Comic-Con-World-Of-Warcraft-Movie-Isn-t-Dead-But-It-s-Nowhere-Close-To-Happening-19749.html|title=Comic Con: World Of Warcraft Movie Isn't Dead But It's Nowhere Close To Happening|author=[http://www.cinemablend.com/features/About-Us-296.html#Pete%20Haas Pete Haas]|date=22-Jul-2010 16:10:11}}</ref> In mid-March 2012, [[Nethaera]] said the movie is "still on the radar" with no other update.<ref>{{ref web|work=Official Movies, TV and Entertainment forum (US)|url=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/4175551752#10|title=#10 - World of Warcraft Movie|author={{blizz}} [[Nethaera]]|date=15-Mar-2012 10:40 AM|bluequote=It's still on the radar. We just don't have any current updates to provide.}}</ref>

According to IMDB, the manuscript writer will be [[Chris Metzen]]. ([http://imdb.com/name/nm0927889/ Jesse Wigutow] was mentioned, but has been removed).<ref name="imdbWarcraft">''IMDB information on pre-release movies should be taken as suspect, though. IMDB generally only removes false information if someone reports it.'' {{ref web|work=IMDB.com|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803096/|title=Warcraft <small>(????)</small>|accessdate=11-Jul-2012}}</ref> ''IMDB information on pre-release movies should be taken as suspect, though. IMDB generally only removes false information if someone reports it.''

According to IMDB, the manuscript writer will be [[Chris Metzen]]. ([http://imdb.com/name/nm0927889/ Jesse Wigutow] was mentioned, but has been removed).<ref name="imdbWarcraft">''IMDB information on pre-release movies should be taken as suspect, though. IMDB generally only removes false information if someone reports it.'' {{ref web|work=IMDB.com|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803096/|title=Warcraft <small>(????)</small>|accessdate=11-Jul-2012}}</ref> ''IMDB information on pre-release movies should be taken as suspect, though. IMDB generally only removes false information if someone reports it.''

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At [[BlizzCon 2008]], according to Mike Morhaime, a script was being written.<ref name="firstshowing">{{ref web|work=FirstShowing.net|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/world-of-warcraft-movie-still-on-the-horizon/|title=WorldofWarcraft Movie Still on the Horizon?|author=[http://www.firstshowing.net/author/abillington/ Alex Billington]|date=15-Oct-2008}}</ref>Chris Metzen mentioned that the film will be action-packed and violent, stating "We're definitely not going to make a G or a PG version of this. It's not PillowfightCraft."<ref name="kotaku"/>

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=== 2013 ===

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Not much happened thru late 2012, but in late January 2013, Legendary Pictures announced that director Duncan Jones had been attached to the production,<ref name="hollywoodreporterDuncanJones" /> sparking some hope the filming might start. No specific development news has come out so far in Spring 2013, but lots of indirect evidence of film production has cropped up. However, previous Director, Sam Raimi, did explain why he left the project in 2013. He revealed that a lot of pre-production work was done by him and Robert Rodat (script writer), but [[Blizz]]ard effectively vetoed their work and he largely blamed it on their mismanagement.<ref name="blizzplanetRaimiExplains">{{ref web|work=[[Blizzplanet]]|url=http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/sam-raimi-reveals-why-he-departed-the-warcraft-film|title=Sam Raimi Reveals Why He Departed the Warcraft Film|author=[http://www.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/author/blizzplanetadmin Medievaldragon]|date=5-March-2013}}</ref>

Thefilmnowappearstoberealwithanofficialannouncementandshortteaserat[[Comic-Con]]2013.<ref name="cinemaBlendComiCon2013">{{ref web|work=CinemaBlend.com|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/World-Warcraft-Movie-Officially-Announced-With-Footage-Screened-Comic-Con-38625.html|title=WorldOfWarcraftMovieOfficiallyAnnouncedWithFootage Screened At Comic-Con|author=[http://www.cinemablend.com/features/About-Us-296.html#Katey%20RichKateyRich]|date=20-Jul-201312:47:26}}</ref> The film is supposed to begin principal photography some time in early 2014.<ref name="CTVVancouver">{{ref web|work=BC.CTVNews.ca|url=http://bc.ctvnews.ca/world-of-warcraft-film-to-shoot-in-vancouver-1.1437486|title=WorldofWarcraftfilmtoshootinVancouver|author=CTVBritish Columbia's Peter Grainger|date=3-Sep-2013 7:51AM PDT}}</ref>

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In2012a'blue poster' said he was really looking forward to see the movie. I guess the Warcraft Movie will be released someday.

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====Comic-Conteaser====

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A very short visual teaser for the film was introduced by current director, Duncan Jones, at San Diego [[Comic-Con]].<ref name="cinemaBlendComiCon2013" /> Here is a brief description of the teaser which was not released to the public:<ref>An amalgamation of various reports of the teaser.</ref>

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:''A view of a desolate, dry landscape full of rocky outcroppings that pans to a scruffy, armored human soldier drinking water from a leather skin. A cage with rocks in it is shown followed by a squeaking noise as a green tinged sky is shown with dark clouds and green lightning. The waterskin is tossed to the ground and the soldier draws his sword with a sound of metal ringing off metal. The human walks over to the skeleton a fallen soldier and picks up the soldier's shield. He smashes his sword on the shield, apparently testing it. Cut to the muscled green arm (likely of an orc) of a creature heading toward the soldier. They circle each other with flashes of green skin and some armor as they charge each other. An extreme closeup of the orc as it raises its hammer and brings it down as the human raises his shield. Cut to black. A Warcraft logo. And then the [[Blizzard Entertainment]] logo.''

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==== Filming in Vancouver, release in 2015 ====

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CTV News (of Canada) announced that filming would begin in January 2014 in Vancouver with a release date sometime in 2015.<ref name="CTVVancouver" />

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==== Officially announced to release in late 2015 ====

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It has been announced to be released on December 18, 2015.<ref name="blizzplanetLegendaryReleaseDate" />

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==== Official release pushed to spring 2016 ====

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Apparently the next installment of the Star Wars franchise was scheduled for late 2015, so it apparently prompted the studio to move the Warcraft film release to March 16, 2016.<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{ref web|work=HollywoodReporter.com|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/legendarys-warcraft-spooked-by-star-660654|title=Legendary's 'Warcraft,' Spooked by 'Star Wars,' Moves to 2016|author=Borys Kit|date=27-Nov-2013 3:20 PM PST}}</ref>

According to the LA Times: "...Universal, a unit of NBCUniversal, will market, co-finance and distribute Legendary films for five years beginning in 2014..."<ref name="latimesUniversalCoFinanceDist">{{ref web|work=LA Times|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-universal-pictures-warcraft-20131001,0,6307105.story|title=Universal Pictures sets 2015 release date for Legendary's 'Warcraft'|author=Daniel Miller|date=1-Oct-2013 5:31 pm}}</ref>

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== Media ==

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Image:Teldrassilmovie.jpg|First conceptual art of [[Teldrassil]], expected to make an appearance in ''Warcraft''.

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File:Teldrassilmovie.jpg|First conceptual art of [[Teldrassil]], which was expected to make an appearance in ''Warcraft'', but the movie has probably completely changed since this old art.

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Though little has been revealed about the content of the movie, it is reportedly set at the time of the First War. The story focuses on the war between the orcs and humans, capturing each side's way of thinking and delving into their varied and sometimes identical ideals. Anduin Lothar plays a prominent role for the humans, while the orcs' main driving character is reportedly Durotan, the father of Thrall.

Since it is set at some point during the First War, there are some plot points that can be expected - though it remains to be seen how strongly the writers have stuck to canon:

Durotan and Gul'dan at odds with one another. Durotan is a being of honor and stands against the corruption and invasion, while Gul'dan has accepted the promises of Sargeras and his agents unquestioningly

The destruction of Stormwind

There are a number of characters that may make an appearance in the movie since they appeared at some point during this time period. For the human side of things we might see Khadgar, Adamant Wrynn III and his wife Varia, and perhaps even Aedelas Blackmoore, depending on if the entirety of the First War is played out.

In a May 9, 2006 press release, Blizzard Entertainment and Legendary Pictures (makers of Batman Begins and 300) announced that they will develop a live-action film set in the Warcraft universe. Legendary Pictures has acquired the movie rights for the game universe, and both companies are now focused on translating the Warcraft experience to the big screen. Read more about it in the press release.[17] Uwe Boll attempted to apply for the job of director, from which Blizzard CEO Paul Sams replied "We will not sell the movie rights, not to you…especially not to you."[18] At BlizzCon 2008, according to Mike Morhaime, a script was being written.[19]Chris Metzen mentioned that the film will be action-packed and violent, stating "We're definitely not going to make a G or a PG version of this. It's not PillowfightCraft."[20]

The live-action film was set for release in 2009,[20] but was later rescheduled to 2011.[21] On July 22, 2009, Blizzard Entertainment announced that Sam Raimi would become the Warcraft movie director, but in July 2012 he told Crave Online that he would not direct due to committing to the movie Oz: The Great and Powerful.[22]

In 2010 it was announced that Filipina cosplay goddess Alodia Gosengfiao would likely star in the movie,[23][24] but this was never confirmed by any official sources.

As of early 2012, the movie has still not been announced to be in production, so the chances of it being made are getting lower by the year. At Comic Con 2011, Chris Metzen said the movie was not dead, but gave few useful details saying it was still in the "treatment stage".[25] In mid-March 2012, Nethaera said the movie is "still on the radar" with no other update.[26]

According to IMDB, the manuscript writer will be Chris Metzen. (Jesse Wigutow was mentioned, but has been removed).[27]IMDB information on pre-release movies should be taken as suspect, though. IMDB generally only removes false information if someone reports it.

Not much happened thru late 2012, but in late January 2013, Legendary Pictures announced that director Duncan Jones had been attached to the production,[4] sparking some hope the filming might start. No specific development news has come out so far in Spring 2013, but lots of indirect evidence of film production has cropped up. However, previous Director, Sam Raimi, did explain why he left the project in 2013. He revealed that a lot of pre-production work was done by him and Robert Rodat (script writer), but Blizzard effectively vetoed their work and he largely blamed it on their mismanagement.[28]

The film now appears to be real with an official announcement and short teaser at Comic-Con 2013.[29] The film is supposed to begin principal photography some time in early 2014.[30]

A very short visual teaser for the film was introduced by current director, Duncan Jones, at San Diego Comic-Con.[29] Here is a brief description of the teaser which was not released to the public:[31]

A view of a desolate, dry landscape full of rocky outcroppings that pans to a scruffy, armored human soldier drinking water from a leather skin. A cage with rocks in it is shown followed by a squeaking noise as a green tinged sky is shown with dark clouds and green lightning. The waterskin is tossed to the ground and the soldier draws his sword with a sound of metal ringing off metal. The human walks over to the skeleton a fallen soldier and picks up the soldier's shield. He smashes his sword on the shield, apparently testing it. Cut to the muscled green arm (likely of an orc) of a creature heading toward the soldier. They circle each other with flashes of green skin and some armor as they charge each other. An extreme closeup of the orc as it raises its hammer and brings it down as the human raises his shield. Cut to black. A Warcraft logo. And then the Blizzard Entertainment logo.